Bihar Census

Explanation:

According to the 2011 Census of India, Bihar is the third most populous state in India. The female literacy rate in rural areas of Bihar is the lowest, while in urban areas it is 70.49 percent. Overall literacy in Bihar is 61.80%, with male literacy at 71.2% and female literacy at 51.5%. [66th BPSC (Pre) Re-exam 2020, BPSC LDC (Pre) Exam-26.02.2022]

Explanation:

As per the 2011 census, three districts of Bihar had populations below 10 lakh: Sheikhpura (6,36,342), Sheohar (6,56,246), and Arwal (7,00,843). [67th BPSC (Pre) Re-exam 2021, 66th BPSC (Pre) Re-exam 2020]

Explanation:

Gopalganj district has the highest sex ratio in Bihar, with more women than men. The decadal population growth in Bihar from 2001-2011 was 25.42%, higher than the national average of 17.64%. [Bihar Police Exam-08.03.2020, 67th BPSC (Pre) Nirast 2021]

Explanation:

Patna district recorded the highest population density in Bihar at 1880 persons per sq. km., while Kaimur had the lowest at 488 persons per sq. km. [65th BPSC (Pre) 2019]

Explanation:

The lowest female literacy rates in rural Bihar were recorded in Kishanganj and Madhepura. Overall literacy in Bihar is 61.8%, with male literacy at 71.2% and female literacy at 51.5%. [65th BPSC (Pre) 2019]

Explanation:

Gopalganj district recorded the highest sex ratio in Bihar at 1021 females per 1000 males, whereas Munger district had the lowest at 876. [65th BPSC (Pre) 2019]

Explanation:

The total population of Bihar in 2011 was 10.41 crore, with 5,427,501 males and 4,982,451 females. Bihar's population represented 8.58% of India's total population. [64th BPSC (Pre) 2018-19, Bihar Police (Constable) Exam-29.12.2019]

Explanation:

Bihar had the lowest literacy rate among Indian states according to the 2001 census, with 61.8% overall literacy, male literacy at 71.2% and female literacy at 51.5%. [Bihar SSC II Graduate Level (Pre) Exam-23.02.2015]

Explanation:

Banka district had the highest number of tribal population in Bihar, mainly comprising Santhal and Oraon communities. [47th BPSC (Pre) 2004-2005, DRDA Panchayat Rozgar Sevak (Group-5) Exam -10.06.2007]

Explanation:

The birth rate in Bihar in 2002 was 30.9 per thousand population, which is higher than the national average. [47th BPSC (Pre) 2004-2005]

Explanation:

According to the 2001 Census of India, the female literacy rate in Bihar was 33.57%. By 2011, overall literacy in Bihar increased to 61.8%, with male literacy at 71.2% and female literacy at 51.5%. The districts with the highest female literacy in 2011 were Rohtas (62.97%), Munger (62.08%), Patna (61.96%), and Aurangabad (59.71%). [Asst. Product SI (Pre) Exam-02.06.2002]

Explanation:

Based on the 2001 Census, the correct descending order of population in Bihar districts is: Patna (5,838,465), East Champaran (5,099,371), Muzaffarpur (4,801,062), and Madhubani (4,391,418). [Asst. Product SI (Pre) Exam-02.06.2002]

Explanation:

According to the 1991 Census, Bihar's urban population was approximately 13-14% of the total population. [46th BPSC (Pre) 2003-2004]

Explanation:

As per the 2011 Census, Bihar is ranked third in India by population, after Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. [46th BPSC (Pre) 2003-2004]

Explanation:

The total population of Bihar in 2001 was 86,371,000 (86.371 million), which represented about 8.07% of India's total population. [45th BPSC (Pre) 2002]

Explanation:

According to the 1991 Census, Bihar's literacy rate was 38.54%. By 2011, literacy improved to 61.8%, with male literacy at 71.2% and female literacy at 51.5%. [43rd BPSC (Pre) 1999, 38th BPSC (Pre) 1992-93]

Explanation:

In 1991, the least populous district of undivided Bihar was Lohardaga. According to the 2011 Census, the least populous district is now Sheikhpura. [41M BPSC (Pre) 1996, 38 BPSC (Pre) 1992-93]

Explanation:

Patna district had the largest urban population in Bihar as per the 2011 census. Bihar's overall urban population was 11.30% of the total population, while 88.77% resided in rural areas. [43M BPSC (Pre) 1999, 44th BPSC (Pre) 2000-2001]

Explanation:

According to the 2011 Census, Bihar ranks second in India by population density with 1,106 persons per sq. km. The least densely populated state is Arunachal Pradesh with 17 persons per sq. km. [41" BPSC (Pre) 1996]

Explanation:

According to the 2011 Census, the rural to urban population ratio in Bihar was approximately 80:20, with 88.77% of people living in rural areas and 11.30% in urban areas. [48th BPSC (Pre) 1999, 44th BPSC (Pre) 2000-2001]